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P879 OMJ

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,460 mi
Last recorded132,460 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 OMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 132,460 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 26,667 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion both outer seals

Pass 20 May 2011 23,280 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 23,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,774 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,307 miles

Body corroding

Front antiroll bar mounts have wear

Front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Front discs worn

Front metal brakes pipes starting to corrode

Oil leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2009 17,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body corroding

Front antiroll bar mounts have wear

Front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Front discs worn

Front metal brakes pipes starting to corrode

Oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,572 miles

both front outter cv gaitors heavily perished

front discs corroded

front flexis perished

front number plate cracked

n/s/r beam axle bush just meets requirements

n/s/r tyre close to limit/perished

o/s/f wheel rim slight buckel

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 10,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front outter cv gaitors heavily perished

front discs corroded

front flexis perished

front number plate cracked

n/s/r beam axle bush just meets requirements

n/s/r tyre close to limit/perished

o/s/f wheel rim slight buckel

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 6,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,462 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 4,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 102,487 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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P879 OMJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 65,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P879 OMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P879 OMJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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